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et2
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Aug 13, 2015

Blue ox tow bar for 2015 grand cherokee question

I know this question should go in the dingy towing section. But that area doesn't seem to get much in the way of feedback. I'm kinda in a hurry for info.

We are about to pick up. 2015 grand Cherokee Overland. I'm having a issue trying to get info from the Blue Ox web site on base plates.

It has two that are offered, one for anything but the Summit model, and one for the Summit. What is the difference as the Overland has the air suspension as the Summit. Perhaps a slight facia difference between the two?

Are the base plates two separate pieces, each bolting to the frame - or does it have a cross member attaching between the two? They have comments in the comment section that are confusing.

So If you have the 2015 overland model if you can advise I'd greatly appreciate it.
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  • mdecastra's avatar
    mdecastra
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2015
    I have a 2014 Southwind 32VS and pull a 2014 Grand Cherokee Limited. Here is the base plate I had installed: 'Blue Ox BX1128 Base Plate for Jeep Grand Cherokee'. I have been towing it for 2 years with no issues.
  • et2's avatar
    et2
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2015
    webslave wrote:
    The Summit's lower fascia has additional design elements that would require different spacing for the tow bar attachment points, hence, two versions. I can't speak to whether you have two individual pieces or one piece (both attached with a cross bar), but, I've run into the same thing with getting the Blue Ox for a 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk that we're signing the papers on this Friday. My research results in the same two pictures... My base plate has been ordered by the dealer, but, we won't know which version will show up. Personally, I would rather have the cross bar. I would imagine that it would be stiffer, but, both versions would require the same disassembly, on the Trailhawk, and I'm sure the engineering is more than adequate on both versions.


    LOL, I can tell you for sure your's will be two pieces. We just turned our Trailhawk in for the Grand Cherokee. They will pull the red hooks and that is where they'll mount. One thing on ours it sat real high. Needed a 6" drop hitch upside down (riser) to to make the tow bars level.
  • rr2254545's avatar
    rr2254545
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2015
    Yep call them - great people we stopped by their factory last spring and they looked over tow bar and I bought a new one at a good discount

    Oh and the camping was free
  • webslave's avatar
    webslave
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2015
    The Summit's lower fascia has additional design elements that would require different spacing for the tow bar attachment points, hence, two versions. I can't speak to whether you have two individual pieces or one piece (both attached with a cross bar), but, I've run into the same thing with getting the Blue Ox for a 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk that we're signing the papers on this Friday. My research results in the same two pictures... My base plate has been ordered by the dealer, but, we won't know which version will show up. Personally, I would rather have the cross bar. I would imagine that it would be stiffer, but, both versions would require the same disassembly, on the Trailhawk, and I'm sure the engineering is more than adequate on both versions.
  • et2's avatar
    et2
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2015
    http://blueox.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/BX11282.pdf

    This is the base plate I believe is for the grand Cherokee. It shows two separate towing points. But if you scroll all the way to the bottom it shows a cross member attaching the two not shown in the parts list above.

    Here is a web search for the above - as seen it shows two different setups

    http://www.hitchsource.com/dodge-durango-includes-adaptive-cruise-control-jeep-grand-cherokee-no-summit-includes-adaptive-cruise-control-p-31916.html?gclid=CMPT4oL3pccCFRc8gQodkEUOQQ

    http://www.etrailer.com/Base-Plates/Blue-Ox/BX1128.html
  • et2's avatar
    et2
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2015
    I'll call them today. What is even more confusing is they show both in multiple searches that it's a two piece connection to the toad and one were the two pieces are connected by a cross member which is hidden behind the facia.

    Thanks for the replies. I was hoping someone who had one on a grand Cherokee could explain their setup.
  • BobGed's avatar
    BobGed
    Explorer
    Aug 13, 2015
    You're actually going to have two tabs, one attached on the DS of the frame, and one attached on the PS. They will be spaced 34-3/4" apart, which is pretty wide. You can get a better idea by looking at the Installation directions

    Note 12 only applies if you're going to use a towed vehicle mounted tow bar. If you're going to use a coach mounted tow bar you can ignore this note.

    Note 13 is somewhat confusing and I think worth a call to Blue Ox for clarification.

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